Constantine Mittens by Faye Perriam-Reed

Constantine Mittens

Knitting
November 2012
Aran (8 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in pattern - see notes depending on size
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
119 - 178 yards (109 - 163 m)
S, M, L (see notes below)
English
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NOTES
A super cosy, chunky, unisex pair of cabled mittens you could knit up in a weekend if you have some free time. This pattern is much easier than it looks and the result is really snug. These will become a firm favourite.

SIZES
To Fit Palm Circumference
S (M: L: XL)
19 (20.5: 23.5:25.5)cm
7.5 (8: 9: 10)in

Actual Palm Circumference
18.5 (20: 23: 25)cm
7.25 (7.75: 9: 9.75) in

Length
27.5(29.5: 31.75: 31.75)cm
10.75 (11.5: 12.5: 12.5)in

YARN
Sample uses
Erika Knight Vintage Wool (worsted weight, 100% wool, 100g/174m/190yds)
1 (1: 2: 2) skein(s) of Flax (302)

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
Sizes S and L only
A set of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) double pointed needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 60cm long for Magic Loop method
Sizes M and XL only
A set of 5 (UK 7/US 7) double pointed needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 60cm long for Magic Loop method
All Sizes
A set of 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) double pointed needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 60cm long for Magic Loop method
Small stitch holder or safety pin Stitch markers
Cable needle
Tapestry needle

TENSION
Sizes S and L only
26 sts and 28 rounds to 10x10cm over cable pattern using 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) needles
Sizes M and XL only
24 sts and 26 rounds to 10x10cm over cable pattern using 5mm (UK 6/US 8) needles